Release the parking brake, disconnect the parking brake cable, and remove the caliper bracket retainer bolts, then slide the rotor off the wheel studs. If it sticks, tap around it with a soft-faced hammer. If it still will not come off, remove the rear rubber cap and loosen the parking brake adjuster star wheel. On installation, torque the caliper bracket bolts to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm) and readjust the shoes if the vehicle has Duo-Servo rear brakes.
The owner of a 1995 Isuzu Rodeo 3.2 V6 4WD had already removed the rear calipers but could not get the rear brake rotors off. The expert said to keep the parking brake released, disconnect the parking brake cable, remove the caliper bracket bolts, and slide the rotor off the studs. If the rotor is stuck, tap it with a soft-faced hammer or loosen the shoe adjuster through the rear rubber cap. Bracket bolts should be tightened to 37 ft. lbs. on reassembly.
